Box turtle husbandry — may need license where endemic; UVB + calcium-fortified diet
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).
> Box turtles are a common pet species but may require a license in areas where they are endemic. They are docile and require broad-spectrum lighting and calcium-fortified invertebrate and plant-based foods.
Source: pdf-raw/exotic-b3/reptile_husbandry.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).
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Box turtles are a common pet species but may require a license in areas where they are endemic. They are docile and require broad-spectrum lighting and calcium-fortified invertebrate and plant-based foods.